What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teachers Aide position at Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center?
Easterseals’ mission is to change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day. Easterseals endeavors to offer services and programs that assist and empower those with disability related needs. We serve children and adults with disabilities as well as their families and caregivers. Our staff work with individuals to help them overcome challenges, achieve personal goals and live to their fullest potential.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher in daily classroom supervision, including outdoor play activities using positive discipline techniques to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
Assist the Lead Teacher & Assistant Teacher in the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Supervise the children at all times to ensure their welfare, health and safety.
Greet and address each child by name; treat all children, parents and staff with dignity and respect.
Interact, engage and assist children at all times to provide a nurturing learning environment.
Assist the site in multiple capacities: kitchen support, classroom support, office support as directed by the Site Manager, Site Coordinator and/or Lead Teacher.
Assist in the practice and documentation of monthly fire and lock down drills.
Assist in the preparation of materials, equipment, and information for the daily program
Take daily attendance and lunch count including reports for CACFP.
Use appropriate food handling, sanitation and OSHA procedures at all times.
Maintain classroom and storage materials in a neat, orderly and safe manner.
Perform general housekeeping tasks i.e. floors, tables cabinets, toys, counters, shelves, staff kitchen/lounge, cots and cubbies etc.
Required to attend staff meetings, departmental special events (day, evening and/or weekends) workshops, conferences or in-services as directed by the Site Manager.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or equivalent required, current college-level coursework strongly preferred.
EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 6 months working with young children strongly preferred.
SALARY
$17.51/hour
TIME OFF BENEFITS
Sick and Personal Days
Planned School Closure Days with pay:
Spring Break
4th of July Week
Christmas Week
OTHER BENEFITS
401K with company Match
Major medical, Dental and vison Plan
EAP Program
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Easterseals is a non-profit organization which participates with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program or Teacher Loan Forgiveness. To see if you qualify or for more information you can visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation
Easterseals is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Easterseals does not offer sponsorship for applicants of work visa.
Flexible scheduling between the hours of 6:45am-5:15pm, Monday-Friday
fulltime, 40hours per week
Salary : $18
